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They put me on hold for 10 min, came back telling me they found standard award availability via BNE and SYD and asked whether I wanted that instead ... (which is within their right I guess). I pushed them for a direct flight, they said nope (because of availability via BNE/SYD). I thanked them...

Also, if there is indirect award routing via another city, they will tell you to book that instead For example - I wanted to book 2x ADL-MEL (Y) flight 6 months in advance for the Taylor Swift concert using the Plat Guarantee. They told me there was ADL-SYD/BNE-MEL availability (that I couldn’t...

Sorry I didn't see this post earlier when I posted this in the Amex forum (happy for my post to be deleted as it isn't a 'promotion' as such ... I think) I'll throw my link out there as well in case anyone is keen, with thanks! https://americanexpress.com/en-au/referral/hOAL8BXd?CPID=999999537

It's possible, but availability the main issue. I can't remember the last time I saw domestic J available for partner redemption. Heaps of Y though.

Yep, you’re absolutely spot on. To follow up my question - I’ve just ticked over to 5/5 in my last month of the requalification year. I have until 31/3/24 to select my bonus option (50SC), which is wonderful, as the SC‘s won’t go wasted and will contribute towards requalifying.

Correct. I have seen UA release up to 9 seats for redemption in J on its T-PAC routes, even on flights around Christmas time this year. It is sometimes publicised here on AFF, or other travel reward websites or on FB groups.

In your complaint letter, it’s always useful to specify what compensation you’re after (eg. 5000 velocity points).

I'm sure this has been asked and answered (only looked thru last 10 pages) ... My membership year ends 31/12 I'm on 4/5 for Green Tier Was planning to do the last donation in December to get 5/5 and choose 50SC for my 2024 membership year and get a head start for requalifying. That should...

You could fly ahead on the day (as VA Plat) ...

No it doesn't. It's the same for a Choice fare, makes for a potentially very cheap upgrade.

Yes NH availability on UA matches what VA can see. I've booked; HNL-NRT (flying Honu!) HND-SYD Both in J, both wonderful flights. Stoked about this partnership!

Interesting thread! I will have to admit, I've done it before, but at HKG in ... ?2016. Arrived from a 2nd tier Chinese city, with a 7 hour layover to DXB (on EK). Bought a fully flex CX Y HKG-TPE to use the Pier F lounge for a nap and meal, spa at the Wing before cancelling it 2 hours prior...

Can’t, with Optus 😂 Interesting data point, thanks! I’ll keep an eye on my on the Credit record. I didn’t even get close to the page where they ask for how much limit I would like, so surely it shouldn’t trigger a hard enquiry on my record …. But I’ll see

Hi all (Sorry to ?hijack this thread - or perhaps it may be related??) I was trying to apply for the Westpac Velocity CC earlier tonight. I only managed to get to the page where they ask you for your name, DOB, marital status and housing situation and address. Upon entering the info and...

Keep your BP, your VA# should/will be printed on the NH boarding pass.

Yes, if you see availability on United for ANA (NH), then Velocity should have access to the exact same seat. I have recently booked HNL-NRT, and HND-SYD in J on ANA using my velocity points - which was wonderful. NH is one of my favourite airline, and Velocity points have just become even...

Good initiative, good for me as I don't book flex fares at all (given the minimal cost difference when compared to a Business fare), it's either Choice or Business. I think this should become a permanent benefit.

Just be wary that AS miles are becoming harder and harder to use. There have been many issues about finding SQ/CX/JL award availability online, let alone the sparsity of QF/AA award seats. I'm sitting on 350k AS miles and struggling to find decent redemptions like the good old days.

I had a classic reward MEL-PER in December (close to Xmas) retimed, and aircraft changed to 738. Saw that QF9 had been loaded into the system for that particular date (not available when I booked the original flights - but no rewards seats on QF9). Called up, got the Hobart team. Asked them...

25/7 DRW QF J 0015 - +2 25/7 MEL QF F 0600 - +1 29/7 CHC Manaia 1400 - +1 29/7 BNE QF Dom J 1800 - +2